Rugby Prenatal Vitamins supplement bottle
Rugby

Prenatal Vitamins

What We Researched
13 active ingredients analyzed · 24 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 1200 mcg 92%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg 100%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg 67%
Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) 13.65 mg 72%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.8 mg 129%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 106%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 111%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.6 mg 130%
Folate 1333 mcg DFE 222%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg 286%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg 15%
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 28 mg 104%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 192%
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Good
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) Fair
  • Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) Fair
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) Poor
Other Ingredients Very Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Stearic Acid
  • Acacia
  • Maltodextrin
  • Starch
  • Titanium Dioxide High
  • Silica
  • Dicalcium Phosphate
  • Talc High
  • Triacetin
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Mineral Oil Medium
  • Sucrose
  • Glucose
  • Sodium Ascorbate
  • Tocopherols
  • Triglycerides
  • Sodium Benzoate Medium
  • FD&C Red #40 Lake High
  • FD&C Yellow #6 Lake Low
  • Sorbic Acid
Efficacy Very Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 1200 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) 13.65 mg Under-dosed
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.8 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.6 mg Effective
  • Folate 1333 mcg DFE High
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 28 mg Effective
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg Effective

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 1200 mcg 92%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg 100%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg 67%
Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) 13.65 mg 72%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.8 mg 129%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 106%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 111%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.6 mg 130%
Folate 1333 mcg DFE 222%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg 286%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg 15%
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 28 mg 104%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 192%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Acacia Generally_safe

It is used as a binder or thickener.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Starch Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, binder, or thickener.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Dicalcium Phosphate Safe

Serves as both a filler and a supplemental source of calcium and phosphorus.

Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Triacetin Generally_safe

It is used as a solvent or humectant.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Mineral Oil Caution

It is used as a lubricant or emollient.

Sucrose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Glucose Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, sweetener, or to improve the flow of powders.

Sodium Ascorbate Safe

It helps to stabilize the pH and prevent oxidation.

Tocopherols Safe

Prevents oxidation of oils and fats in supplements.

Triglycerides Generally_safe

They may be used as a carrier or to improve absorption of fat-soluble ingredients.

Sodium Benzoate Caution

Prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid supplements.

FD&C Red #40 Lake Generally_safe

It is used to give the supplement a red color.

FD&C Yellow #6 Lake Caution

It is used to add a yellow color to supplements.

Sorbic Acid Generally_safe

It is used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.

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Brand Trust Report
Rugby

Founded 1961 · Livonia, Michigan, USA · 135 products · majorrugby.com/

Transparency

1 claim

Violation History

4 incidents
Recall All liquid products manufactured by PharmaTech LLC and distributed by Rugby Laboratories2017-08-10Source
Recall Rugby Natural Iron Supplement tablets2013-01-17Source
Recall Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops (Acetaminophen Drops)2011-07-21Source
Lawsuit Failure to have an effective system to identify and report suspicious orders of controlled substances.2011Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rugby Prenatal Vitamins a good supplement?

Rugby Prenatal Vitamins received a product quality score of 59/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 13 active ingredients Of the 24 inactive ingredients, 10 are rated safe and 4 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Rugby Prenatal Vitamins?

Rugby Prenatal Vitamins contains 13 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) (1200 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (120 mg), Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) (10 mcg), Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) (13.65 mg), Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) (1.8 mg), Riboflavin (1.7 mg), and 7 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Folate at 222% DV, Vitamin B12 at 286% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Rugby Prenatal Vitamins safe to take?

Rugby Prenatal Vitamins has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 24 inactive ingredients, 10 are rated safe. 4 ingredients are flagged for review: Titanium Dioxide, Mineral Oil, Sodium Benzoate. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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